Martha "Diane" James

I was a student of Mrs James at George Earl back in 1973 and I fondly remember her especially taking us to the Indy 500 time trials and meeting AJ Foyt. RIP Mrs James.

Mrs. James was my favorite teacher. She was so kind to all her students. I was having trouble with math. I remember her coming to my house for the first month of summer vacation to get me ready for 5th grade. I thought the world of her. I have been a race fan ever since. So sad to hear of her passing.

Dear Joni, Jerry and Joy -- So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My mom (Joan Schavey) was colleagues with Mrs. James at George Earle and Delta Kappa Gamma. We will always remember your mom as a thoughful, dedicated, enthusiastic teacher.

Mrs. James was the best teacher I had. She loved all of her students and the field trip to Indy was the best.

I have thought of Mrs.James many times over the years. She was my 4th or 5th grade teacher...I remember she took us to the Indy 500 and we had Jamestown money in the classroom. I'll never forget her. All my years at George Earle she drove a brown station wagon and parked in the same spot every year. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person.

You will always be in our hearts. What a wonderful teacher you were and also a good friend. You will be missed. Our sympathy to Joni, Jerry & Joy. With Love, the Bob Ellenberger Family

As children there is an order of influence which imprints us in who we become in life. Primary in that evolution are three significant persons, Father, Mother and Teacher and they have the greatest capacity to mold young lives toward perfection. The FMT coalition is a Trinity of sorts assuring success.

Our four children Billy, Tim, Patty and Linda, all attended George Earle between 1972 and 1984. We lived kitty-corner from the school and considered it an extension of our home. Sam,...

My deepest sympathy to the family. Mrs. James had a profound impact on my life at an early age. I entered her fourth grade classroom labeled a poor learner and below average reader. Mrs. James believed I was "mislabeled" and worked with me individually during class time to enhance my skills as a student. It was dedication to her teaching craft, and belief in a shy girl, that turned a life around. I graduated in the top ten percent of my high school class, and like Mrs. James, earned a...

My condolences to Mrs. James family and friends.
She was a wonderful woman and teacher (my 4th grade teacher). And one of my favorites!